Canon PowerShot A400

- Concise layout of controls - clear labeling
- Viewfinder large for point-and-shoot and well placed
-Scene mode display on the LCD screen
-Lightweight and simple mode switch, allowing for fast alterations during shooting Dislikes

- Internal Flash located too close to left side, making it easily obscured
-Flimsy memory card/battery cover makes opening a bit of a hassle
-Right side could benefit from more of a grip, although the height makes it easy to grip at the top and base of the camera

Conclusion
With a 1/3.2-inch 3.2 MP CCD the A400, for the most part, does perform. Color reproduction is excellent and there is strong image clarity and resolution. The camera does contain some glaring noise problems, making lighting an issue unless constant flash use occurs. The body comes in four separate model colors, all with sleek silver highlights and a slightly pastel exterior offering fashionable styling. There are eight scene presets, stitch assist for panoramic modes, and a real image optical zoom viewfinder included. This camera is best suited for those budget-oriented users seeking a basic imager that they don’t need to fumble with. Controls are sparse, making handling effortless but limiting user control. All around, this is an ideal camera for a very specific user: the point-and-shooter who wants a fashionable, automatic camera that will take good images for a low price. If this is what you're after, the PowerShot A400 is a more than suitable option.